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Help - my washing machine won't spin!
Aug. 16th, 2007 11:50 pmI had been going to write a fluffy post about how all my BiCon stress has melted away over the past couple of days. But then my washing machine broke down containing a load of the clothes I've been planning to take with me, and argh argh argh!
We have a Bosch Classixx combined washer/dryer that has stopped being able to agitate the clothes during the wash cycle, spin them before drying, or while tumble drying. When you switch it on, the dial moves slowly as usual, indicating that the programme should be progressing - but it isn't. It will not spin at any speed - 1200 or 600 rpm, or in any of the programmes.
There exist several "how to fix random domestic appliance" web forums. This washing machine FAQ is quite useful. However, it seems that the two "standard" reasons for washing machines not spinning are belt wear/breakage or worn carbon brushes - and both of those appear to be fine! ( Read more... )
We have a Bosch Classixx combined washer/dryer that has stopped being able to agitate the clothes during the wash cycle, spin them before drying, or while tumble drying. When you switch it on, the dial moves slowly as usual, indicating that the programme should be progressing - but it isn't. It will not spin at any speed - 1200 or 600 rpm, or in any of the programmes.
There exist several "how to fix random domestic appliance" web forums. This washing machine FAQ is quite useful. However, it seems that the two "standard" reasons for washing machines not spinning are belt wear/breakage or worn carbon brushes - and both of those appear to be fine! ( Read more... )